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Parafin

Parafin

51-200 employees

Provides embedded financing solutions for businesses

Compensation Overview

$120k - $150k/yr

+ Equity Grant

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Executive Support
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Scheduling & Travel Coordination
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Exceptionally organized with an eye for detail and a love of efficiency.
  • Skilled at balancing multiple priorities and staying cool under pressure.
  • An excellent communicator, both in writing and in person.
  • Highly trustworthy and discreet with confidential information.
  • Proactive, resourceful, and always two steps ahead.
  • Tech-savvy, especially with Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Sheets), Google Calendar, and Notion.
  • 4+ years of experience working with external partners and C-level executives in a startup setting.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
Responsibilities
  • Masterfully manage complex calendars across multiple time zones - prioritizing, coordinating, and anticipating needs before they arise.
  • Own the scheduling and logistics for internal and external meetings, ensuring every detail is handled with care.
  • Prepare, edit, and polish documents, reports, and presentations for both internal use and high-profile external stakeholders.
  • Track and manage expense reports and invoices with precision.
  • Keep critical documents and information organized, updated, and easily accessible.
  • Partner with executives on special projects that require creativity, speed, and discretion.
  • Serve as a key point of contact between executives and clients, investors, and partners, reflecting our brand’s energy and professionalism.
  • Jump in wherever needed - because at a startup, no two days are ever the same!
Desired Qualifications
  • Excited to work in a fast-moving, high-energy startup environment.

Parafin provides a financing solution designed for online platforms and their merchant partners. The service allows these platforms to offer financing under their own brand, which helps generate revenue and build loyalty among merchants. Parafin's offerings include underwriting, funding, go-to-market strategies, servicing, compliance, and customer support. The financing is based on the sales history of the merchants, with no interest, late fees, or credit checks involved. Payments are automated and adjust according to sales, with funds available in as little as one business day. Parafin has partnered with major platforms like Amazon and DoorDash to facilitate quick and flexible financing for various business needs, such as opening new locations or upgrading equipment. The company aims to support the growth of its merchant partners while creating new revenue streams for the platforms.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$465M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Parafin raised $100M in Series C funding, boosting its valuation to $750M.
  • The company has grown volumes by 400% since its Series B in September 2022.
  • Parafin's quick funding aligns with the growing demand for real-time payment solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from fintech companies like Stripe and Square.
  • Potential regulatory scrutiny as embedded finance becomes more prevalent.
  • Dependence on partnerships with major platforms like Amazon and DoorDash.

What makes Parafin unique

  • Parafin offers a full-stack embedded financial infrastructure for small businesses.
  • The company partners with major platforms like Amazon and DoorDash for financing solutions.
  • Parafin's financing is based on sales history, with no interest or credit checks.

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Benefits

Competitive salary & equity

Health, dental, & vision

401k plan

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Commuter benefits

Daily lunches

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
Parafin
Mar 25th, 2025
How embedded financing elevated CAKE's merchant experience

To address this gap, CAKE partnered with Parafin to launch CAKE Capital, an embedded financing program.

Intelligence360
Jan 9th, 2025
Parafin Raises $100M to Boost SMBs

Parafin has raised $100 million in a Series C round at a $750 million valuation, led by Notable Capital with participation from Redpoint Ventures and existing investors. The company focuses on embedded financial services for small businesses on digital platforms like Amazon and DoorDash. Since its Series B in September 2022, Parafin has grown volumes by 400% and aims for profitability in six months. The funding will help scale products, expand geographies, and deepen partnerships.

PYMNTS
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This Week In B2B: New Year, New Back-Office Innovations

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Marca Money
Dec 18th, 2024
Parafin raised $100 million in Series C funding round led by Notable Capital at $750 million valuation

Parafin raised $100 million in Series C funding round led by Notable Capital at $750 million valuation.

Bloomberg
Dec 17th, 2024
Parafin Raises $100 Million, Bumps Valuation to $750 Million

Parafin, a financial-technology startup run by former Robinhood Markets Inc. employees, raised $100 million in a late-stage round that may signal renewed investment in a category that has struggled to navigate a dry-up in venture capital funding.